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North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on October 11, 2026. South Korea’s military confirmed the launches, noting one missile traveled over 900 km from Pyongyang. The incident follows recent weapons tests by both Koreas and heightened border tensions.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Saturday, traveling over 700 km. The launch occurred one day after Pyongyang rejected Seoul’s demand for an apology regarding mines that injured three South Korean soldiers. South Korea’s national security council held an emergency meeting, while the U.S. Pacific Command stated the launch posed no immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory.
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast on September 20, 2026, sending them into the East Sea. The first missile traveled approximately 440-450 km, while the second flew over 370 miles. South Korea held an emergency national security council meeting, and Japan confirmed the launch but noted the missile did not land in its waters. The tests occurred days after Pyongyang rejected a UN nuclear resolution and criticized recent US-led military drills.
North Korea conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapon system in response to joint military exercises by the United States, Japan, and South Korea, citing them as a serious threat to its security. The system, named "Haeil 5-23," was developed in the East Sea and its testing is seen as a countermeasure to the perceived threat. This comes after North Korea's previous test-firing of intercontinental ballistic missiles, which were condemned as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile towards the East Sea, according to South Korean military. This comes after North Korea threatened "shocking" consequences in response to what it called provocative U.S. reconnaissance activity near its territory. The missile was expected to land at sea outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone. South Korea has bolstered its surveillance and maintained readiness in coordination with the United States. North Korea accused the U.S. of sending spy planes over its exclusive economic zone, warning of a potential incident. North Korea has conducted numerous missile launches this year, including an intercontinental ballistic missile test in 2022.
North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the East Sea, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. No further details have been released at this time.